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Influence of Global Figures: The presence of influential figures, especially in technology like Elon Musk, underscores the rift within the U.S. administration regarding trade policies.
Psychological Warfare: The framing of the narrative often allows China to present itself as a victim of unfair U.S. policies, facilitating control over domestic political discussions.
Supply Chain Maneuverability: The Chinese ability to relocate supply chains quickly to circumvent tariffs provides an additional layer of flexibility in maintaining economic stability.
Expectations of U.S. Retreat: Ultimately, there is a prevailing belief in China that the U.S. will be forced to back down first, making any concessions a matter of humiliation for the Trump administration.